Remote power supply, power supply assembly, power consuming device and control method thereof, power consuming system

Abstract

The application provides a remote control power supply, a power supply assembly, a power consumption device and a control method thereof, and a power consumption system. The remote control power supply is used to start the power consumption device after receiving the power-on instruction from the cloud through the wireless network. The remote control power supply comprises a battery or a battery pack, a wireless communication unit and a control unit. The battery or the battery pack is used to provide power for the power consumption device. The wireless communication unit is used to realize wireless communication with the cloud. The control unit is used to receive the power-on instruction from the cloud through the wireless communication unit, and drive the battery or the battery pack to start the power consumption device according to the power-on instruction. The application can realize the power supply networking communication function, can remotely control the power consumption for the user, can meet the intelligent life power consumption demand of the user, and can meet the intelligent power consumption life demand of the user.

Description

[0001] This invention claims priority to the patent filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China on April 30, 2021, with invention number CN202110479516.9 and invention title "Remote Control Power Supply, Electrical Device and Control Method and Equipment Thereof", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of power supply, and more particularly to a remote-controlled power supply, power supply components, electrical devices and their control methods, and electrical systems. Background Technology

[0003] Traditional power sources for electrical devices are mostly designed with batteries or battery packs, such as traditional garden tool battery packs or battery packs used in household cleaning tools. These often lack network communication capabilities, requiring users to manually operate and control the battery packs. This makes them unintelligent, especially in outdoor leisure settings where traditional lithium-ion power supplies can no longer meet the needs of people's smart lifestyles. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a remote-controlled power supply, a power supply component, an electrical device, a control method thereof, and an electrical system.

[0005] Specifically, the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] The first aspect of the present invention provides a remote control power supply for an electrical device, which can start the electrical device after receiving a power-on command sent from the cloud via a wireless network.

[0007] The remote control power supply includes:

[0008] A battery or battery pack for providing electrical energy to the electrical device;

[0009] A wireless communication unit for communicating wirelessly with the cloud; and

[0010] The control unit is used to receive a power-on command from the cloud via the wireless communication unit, and drive the battery or the battery pack to start the electrical device according to the power-on command.

[0011] A second aspect of the present invention provides a power supply assembly for an electrical device, the power supply assembly comprising:

[0012] The remote-controlled power supply described in the first aspect.

[0013] A third aspect of the present invention provides an electrical device comprising:

[0014] Electrical components; and

[0015] The power supply component described in the second aspect is used to provide electrical energy to the power-consuming component.

[0016] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides an electrical system comprising:

[0017] Mobile communication equipment;

[0018] In the cloud, wirelessly connected to the mobile communication device; and

[0019] The power supply component described in the second aspect is wirelessly connected to the cloud-based remote control power supply.

[0020] The mobile communication device is used to send a power-on request to the cloud, thereby triggering the cloud to send a power-on command to the remote control power supply.

[0021] A fifth aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling an electrical device, the method being implemented via a mobile communication device, the method comprising:

[0022] A wireless communication connection is established with the cloud, wherein the cloud is wirelessly connected to the remote control power supply;

[0023] When a power-on request is received, the power-on request is sent to the cloud to trigger the cloud to send a power-on command to the remote control power supply, thereby driving the remote control power supply to start the electrical device and put the electrical device into a power-on state.

[0024] A sixth aspect of the present invention provides a mobile communication device, comprising:

[0025] A communication device used to establish communication with the cloud via a wireless network;

[0026] Processing apparatus for carrying out the method described in the fifth aspect;

[0027] Memory is used to process or store signals as physical storage states.

[0028] A seventh aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling an electrical device, the method being implemented via a cloud, the method comprising:

[0029] Establish wireless communication connections with mobile communication devices and remote control power supplies respectively;

[0030] When a power-on request is received from the mobile communication device, a power-on command is generated based on the power-on request.

[0031] The power-on command is sent to the remote control power supply to drive the remote control power supply to start the electrical device, so that the electrical device is in a power-on state.

[0032] An eighth aspect of the present invention provides a cloud platform, comprising:

[0033] One or more central processing units for implementing the method described in the seventh aspect;

[0034] One or more memory and / or mass storage devices;

[0035] One or more wired or wireless network interfaces.

[0036] A ninth aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling an electrical device, the method being implemented via a remote-controlled power supply, the method comprising:

[0037] A wireless communication connection is established with the cloud, wherein the cloud is wirelessly connected with the mobile communication device;

[0038] Receive a power-on command sent by the cloud, wherein the power-on command is generated by the cloud based on a power-on request sent by the mobile communication device;

[0039] According to the power-on command, the electrical device is started, so that the electrical device is in a power-on state.

[0040] The tenth aspect of the present invention provides a remote-controlled power supply, comprising:

[0041] A control unit for implementing the method described in the ninth aspect.

[0042] The eleventh aspect of the present invention provides a remote control power supply for an electrical device, used to receive control commands sent from a mobile communication device via a wireless network; the remote control power supply includes:

[0043] A battery or battery pack for providing electrical energy to the electrical device;

[0044] A wireless communication unit for communicating wirelessly with the mobile communication device; and

[0045] The control unit is used to receive control commands issued by the mobile communication device through the wireless communication unit;

[0046] The control command includes at least a power-on command, and the control unit is used to drive the battery or the battery pack to start the electrical device according to the power-on command.

[0047] According to the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the remote control power supply can communicate wirelessly with the cloud or mobile communication devices, that is, the remote control power supply has network communication function. In this way, users can remotely control the remote control power supply to start the electrical device, making the control of the remote control power supply more intelligent and improving the user experience.

[0048] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0049] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0050] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the control principle module of the remote control power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the functional modules of the remote control power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 3a A schematic diagram of a single-cell battery provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 3b A schematic diagram showing the remote control power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention is in the form of three batteries;

[0054] Figure 3c A schematic diagram showing the remote control power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention is in the form of five batteries;

[0055] Figure 3d The diagram shows the configuration of a remote control power supply consisting of a combination of multiple single-cell batteries, as provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 3e The remote control power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention is a schematic diagram of an energy storage power station.

[0057] Figure 4a A schematic diagram of the assembly of the remote control power supply and the indoor fan provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 4b A schematic diagram of a remote control power supply assembly suitable for an indoor fan, provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 4c A schematic diagram of a remote control power supply assembly suitable for a cleaning robot, provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 4d A schematic diagram illustrating a remote control power supply assembly suitable for an outdoor vehicle refrigerator, provided as a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 4e A schematic diagram of a remote-controlled power supply in the form of an energy storage power station, provided as a specific embodiment of the present invention, applicable to an outdoor vehicle refrigerator;

[0062] Figure 5A flowchart of the login step in the control method for an electrical device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 6 A flowchart of the power consumption steps in the control method of the power consumption device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0064] Figure 7 A flowchart of the power-off step in the control method for an electrical device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0065] Figure 8 A flowchart of another type of power-off step in the control method of an electrical device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0066] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of another control principle module for a remote control power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0067] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the functional modules of the second power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0068] Figure 11 A schematic diagram illustrating the combination of a first power supply and a second power supply, as provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention, suitable for an outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator;

[0069] Figure 12 A flowchart of the login step in a control method for an electrical device applicable to a combination of a first power supply and a second power supply, provided as a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0070] Figure 13 A flowchart of the power consumption steps in a control method for an electrical device applicable to a combination of a first power source and a second power source, provided as a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0071] Figure 14 A flowchart of the power-off step in a control method for an electrical device applicable to a combination of a first power supply and a second power supply, provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0072] Figure 15 A flowchart of another type of power-off step in a control method for an electrical device applicable to a combination of a first power supply and a second power supply, provided as a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0073] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of another control principle module for a remote control power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0074] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of the functional modules of the third power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0075] Figure 18A schematic diagram illustrating the combination of a first power supply / second power supply and a third power supply, provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention, suitable for an outdoor vehicle-mounted refrigerator;

[0076] Figure 19 A flowchart of the registration step in a control method for an electrical device applicable to a combination of a first power source / second power source and a third power source, provided as a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0077] Figure 20 A flowchart of the power consumption steps in a control method for a power consumption device applicable to a combination of a first power source / a second power source and a third power source, provided as a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0078] Figure 21 A flowchart of the power-off step in a control method for an electrical device applicable to a combination of a first power source / second power source and a third power source, provided for a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0079] Figure 22 A flowchart of another type of power-off step in a control method for an electrical device applicable to a combination of a first power supply / a second power supply and a third power supply, provided as a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0080] Figure 23 A schematic diagram of another control principle module of the remote control power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0081] Figure 24 A schematic diagram of another control principle module of the remote control power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0082] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of another control principle module of the remote control power supply provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0083] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the invention as detailed in the appended claims.

[0084] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0085] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this invention to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, first information may also be referred to as second information without departing from the scope of this invention, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to a determination."

[0086] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the features in the following embodiments and implementation methods can be combined with each other.

[0087] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diagram shows the control principle module and function module of the remote control power supply 100. The remote control power supply 100 of the power-consuming device 200 is used to start the power-consuming device 200 after receiving the power-on command sent from the cloud 300 through the wireless network.

[0088] The remote control power supply 100 includes:

[0089] Battery 10 or battery pack, used to provide electrical power to the electrical device 200;

[0090] A wireless communication unit for communicating wirelessly with the cloud 300;

[0091] The control unit is used to receive the power-on command issued by the cloud 300 through the wireless communication unit, and drive the battery 10 or battery pack to start the power-consuming device according to the power-on command, so that the power-consuming device is in the power-consuming state.

[0092] The aforementioned electrical device 200 can be a power tool, such as an electric drill, electric angle grinder, electric hammer, sprayer, etc. It can also be an electric gardening tool, such as a pruning machine, lawn mower, chainsaw, etc., or an electric household tool, such as a vacuum cleaner, coffee machine, electric fan, juicer, etc. It can also be other types of electrical equipment, such as glue gun, air pump, emergency lights, etc. In general, the aforementioned electrical device 200 can refer to working equipment that uses a secondary battery or battery pack (such as an energy storage power supply / energy storage station) as a power source. When the electrical device 200 is working, it needs a power source to provide electrical energy to drive the operation of the electrical device.

[0093] The aforementioned remote control power supply 100 can be built into the electrical device 200 to provide power for the operation of the electrical device; alternatively, it can be externally mounted on the electrical device 200, such as when the remote control power supply 100 is used as a specific energy storage power supply 100e, the energy storage power supply 100e is externally connected to the power cord or data cable of the electrical device 200 for power supply (e.g., Figure 4e (as shown);

[0094] Of course, more preferably, the aforementioned remote control power supply 100 can be detachably installed on the electrical appliance 200. In this case, the remote control power supply 100 is suitable for use with different types of electrical appliances 200, that is, the remote control power supply 100 can be used by power tools, electric gardening tools, and electric household tools, for example:

[0095] With a 3.6V, 12V, or 20V remote-controlled power supply 100, users can power not only drills but also pruning machines, vacuum cleaners, or emergency lights. Such a remote-controlled power supply 100 can meet the needs of users in different usage scenarios.

[0096] When the remote control power supply 100 is assembled and connected to the electrical device 200, the remote control power supply 100 is suitable for mechanical connection and electrical connection to the electrical device 200. It is fixed by mechanical connection and provides power to the electrical device 200 by electrical connection.

[0097] Reference Figure 2 The diagram shows the functional modules of the remote control power supply 100. The remote control power supply 100 includes:

[0098] Battery 10 or battery pack, used to provide electrical power to the electrical device 200;

[0099] A wireless communication unit for communicating wirelessly with the cloud 300;

[0100] The control unit is used to receive the power-on command issued by the cloud 300 through the wireless communication unit, and drive the battery 10 or battery pack to start the power-consuming device according to the power-on command.

[0101] The aforementioned battery 10 or battery pack has at least one battery cell, such as one 21700 battery. Alternatively, three or five 21700 batteries can be connected in series to meet the needs of electrical devices operating on different voltage levels. It is worth noting that the above is merely an example and is not limited to the use of 21700 batteries; other types of batteries, such as 18650 batteries, can also be used.

[0102] Furthermore, the aforementioned battery pack may also include at least one battery module, which is composed of multiple batteries connected in series or in parallel, for use as an energy storage power source or an energy storage power station 100e.

[0103] In addition, the aforementioned remote control power supply 100 may also be composed of at least a first remote control power supply and a second remote control power supply connected in series or in parallel.

[0104] Specifically, the aforementioned remote control power supply 100 exists in various forms, such as:

[0105] Reference Figure 3a The remote control power supply 100a shown is a schematic diagram of a single battery configuration, which contains only one 21700 battery 10.

[0106] Reference Figure 3b The remote control power supply 100b shown is a schematic diagram of a three-battery configuration, which contains three 21700 batteries 10 connected in series.

[0107] Reference Figure 3c The remote control power supply 100c shown is a schematic diagram of a five-battery configuration, which contains five 21700 batteries 10 connected in series.

[0108] Reference Figure 3d The remote control power supply 10d shown is a remote control power supply in the form of multiple single batteries (such as...). Figure 3a The diagram shows a combination of multiple remote control power supplies, specifically four remote control power supplies 100a connected in series or parallel. Of course, it can also be composed of multiple remote control power supplies 100b or 100c connected in series or parallel.

[0109] Reference Figure 3e The remote control power supply shown is a schematic diagram of an energy storage power station, which includes at least one battery module. The battery module is composed of multiple batteries 10. In this case, the battery or battery pack is used as an energy storage power supply or an energy storage power station.

[0110] The aforementioned wireless communication unit is used to achieve wireless communication with the cloud 300. This wireless communication unit has at least a communication module. It is important to note that:

[0111] This communication module can be cellular (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IoT / LTE-M) or non-cellular (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox), or a combination of both.

[0112] For example, the aforementioned wireless communication unit may have 4G / 5G communication capabilities, or WiFi / Bluetooth connectivity capabilities, or it may have both 4G / 5G communication capabilities and WiFi / Bluetooth connectivity capabilities simultaneously.

[0113] The cloud mentioned above refers to servers. In this document, "server" should be understood as a business unit that provides processing, database, and communication facilities. For example, a server can refer to a single physical processor with related communication, data storage, and database facilities, or it can refer to a networked or aggregated collection of processors, related networks, and storage devices, operating software and one or more database systems and application software that support the services provided by the server. Servers can vary greatly in configuration and performance, but generally include one or more central processing units and memory. Servers also include one or more mass storage devices, one or more power supplies, one or more wired or wireless network interfaces, one or more input / output interfaces, or one or more operating systems, such as Windows Server, Mac OS X, Unix, Linux, FreeBSD, etc.

[0114] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cloud can be a monolithic server or distributed servers spanning multiple computers or computer data centers. Servers can be of various types, such as, but not limited to, web servers, news servers, mail servers, messaging servers, advertising servers, file servers, application servers, interactive servers, database servers, or proxy servers. In some embodiments, each server may include hardware, software, or embedded logic components or combinations of two or more such components for performing suitable functions supported or implemented by the server. In this invention, the server is used to provide all the functions necessary to support remote control of the aforementioned remote-controlled power supply.

[0115] According to specific embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 2 The diagram shows the functional modules of the remote control power supply 100, which includes a control unit, an input device, and a communication interface.

[0116] The input device and communication interface are communicatively connected to the control unit. The control unit includes a microprocessor for processing data and a memory for storing data. The control unit can communicate bidirectionally with the cloud and with mobile communication devices via the communication interface. Users can input commands or information into the control unit via the input device, causing the control unit to execute the commands or information.

[0117] The control unit of the remote-controlled power supply is connected to the cloud via a communication interface. The cloud establishes communication with the mobile communication device via a wireless network. The mobile communication device controls the remote-controlled power supply through the cloud. The remote-controlled power supply periodically reports status information to the cloud. The status information includes one or more of the following: power consumption status information, power off status information, location information, remaining power, temperature, etc.

[0118] In addition, this remote-controlled power supply includes sensors and a display, both of which are communicatively connected to the control unit. The sensors can collect real-time status information of the battery or battery pack (e.g., temperature, remaining power, location information, etc.) and transmit this information to the control unit. The display can show content desired by the user (e.g., temperature, remaining power, location information, etc.) and / or an interface (e.g., an interactive interface) as needed. Of course, the display and sensors are not essential components of this remote-controlled power supply.

[0119] In addition, the aforementioned wireless communication unit, used to achieve wireless communication with the cloud 300, may also include a positioning module, such as a GNSS module or a GPS module, including a GPS module or a Beidou module, in addition to the aforementioned communication module.

[0120] It is worth noting that:

[0121] The aforementioned control unit is also adapted to receive a power-off command from the cloud via the wireless communication unit, and drive the battery or battery pack to shut down the electrical device according to the power-off command, so that the electrical device is in a power-off state.

[0122] The control unit includes;

[0123] An electronic controller is used to identify the wireless signals received by the wireless communication unit and drive the actuator to move.

[0124] An actuator is used to perform the action of starting or stopping the electrical device.

[0125] The wireless signal may include the power-on command or power-off command in the above embodiments. Specifically, when the cloud sends a power-on command to the wireless communication unit, the wireless signal is a power-on command; when the cloud sends a power-off command to the wireless communication unit, the wireless signal is a power-off command. It can be understood that when the cloud sends any other signal to the wireless communication unit besides the power-on and power-off commands, the wireless signal is that other signal.

[0126] In one feasible embodiment, the actuator is a circuit switch, which is simple in structure and low in cost. Of course, in other embodiments, the actuator can be any other structure capable of starting or stopping an electrical device.

[0127] The power-on command is generated by the cloud when it receives a power-on request from a mobile communication device, enabling remote control of the power supply to start the electrical device without the need for manual operation of the remote control power button.

[0128] 【Application Scenario 1】

[0129] When the remote control power supply 100 is in a WiFi network coverage environment, such as an indoor home environment, it connects to the home WiFi network through a non-cellular communication module, such as a WiFi communication module, and achieves wireless communication with the cloud through the WiFi network. Users can also achieve wireless communication with the cloud through their mobile phones' cellular data, such as 4G or 5G signals. Of course, when users are also in a WiFi network coverage environment, they can connect to the WiFi network through their mobile phones' built-in WiFi communication module to achieve wireless communication with the cloud.

[0130] At this time, the user sends a power-on command to the cloud 300 via a mobile communication device through a wireless network. The cloud 300 sends the power-on command through the wireless network. The control unit of the remote power supply 100 receives the power-on command through the connected wireless network and controls the battery 10 or battery pack to start the power-consuming device.

[0131] Specific reference Figure 4a Diagram of the assembly of the remote control power supply and the indoor fan. Figure 4b A diagram illustrating the assembly of a remote-controlled power supply for an indoor fan, and... Figure 4c As shown in the schematic diagram of the remote control power supply assembly for the cleaning robot, the indoor fan 200a or the cleaning robot 200b is connected to the remote control power supply (e.g., a single-cell battery-type remote control power supply 100a). The remote control power supply provides power for the indoor fan 200a and the cleaning robot 200b. At this time, the remote control power supply 100 is in a WiFi network coverage environment. The remote control power supply 100 connects to the home WiFi network through the WiFi communication module and achieves wireless communication with the cloud 300 through the WiFi network. At this time, even if the user is outdoors, such as in the studio or on the way home from get off work, the user can remotely control the remote control power supply 100 to start the indoor fan or cleaning robot to work through the cloud 300 via the terminal APP.

[0132] 【Application Scenario 2】

[0133] When a user carries the remote control power supply 100 outdoors, where there is no WiFi network coverage, the remote control power supply 100 connects to the cloud 300 via a cellular communication module, such as 4G or 5G. The user then communicates wirelessly with the cloud 300 via cellular data from their mobile phone, such as 4G or 5G signals.

[0134] At this time, the user sends a power-on command to the cloud 300 via a mobile communication device through a wireless network. The cloud 300 sends the power-on command through the wireless network. The control unit of the remote power supply 100 receives the power-on command through the connected wireless network and controls the battery 10 or battery pack to start the power-consuming device.

[0135] Reference Figure 4dThe schematic diagram of the remote control power supply assembly suitable for outdoor vehicle refrigerators is shown. The outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c is powered by the remote control power supply 100 (e.g., a remote control power supply 100c in the form of five batteries). At this time, the remote control power supply 100 is located outdoors without WiFi network coverage. The remote control power supply 100 connects to the cloud through its own cellular communication module, such as 4G or 5G. At this time, the user can remotely control the remote control power supply 100 to turn on and start the outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c to work through the cloud via a terminal APP.

[0136] Reference Figure 4e The diagram shows another form of the remote-controlled power supply 100, namely, an energy storage power station. The outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c is powered by the remote-controlled power supply (e.g., the remote-controlled power supply 100e in the form of an energy storage power station). In this case, the remote-controlled power supply 100 includes multiple battery modules, each consisting of multiple batteries 10. In this case, the remote-controlled power supply 100 functions as an energy storage power supply or an energy storage power station.

[0137] At this time, the remote control power supply 100 is located outdoors without WiFi network coverage. The remote control power supply 100 is connected to the outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c via a power cord and connects to the cloud via its own cellular communication module, such as 4G or 5G. At this time, the user can remotely control the remote control power supply 100 to turn on and start the outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c to work via the cloud through the terminal APP.

[0138] Furthermore, when the power-off command is generated by the cloud upon receiving a power-off request from a mobile communication device, the purpose of remotely controlling the power supply to turn off the electrical device is achieved, eliminating the need for manual operation of the remote control power supply buttons to turn off the electrical device. According to another aspect of the present invention, a control method for an electrical device is provided for controlling an electrical device 200 as described above based on a remote control power supply 100. In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device 200 includes some or all of a login step, a power-on step, and a power-off step. The various steps of the control method of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the flowchart.

[0139] Figure 5 A flowchart of the registration step in the control method of the electrical device of the present invention is shown;

[0140] When using the electrical appliance and remote-controlled power supply for the first time, users need to register online and fill in the necessary user information. Alternatively, users can download a suitable user terminal application for the remote-controlled power supply from the cloud and install it locally on their mobile communication devices, or the user's mobile communication device may already have a suitable user terminal application pre-installed. During the login process, the user launches the user terminal application on their mobile communication device and establishes a connection between the device and the cloud.

[0141] In step S1, the mobile communication device running the user terminal application requests a verification code from the cloud 300; in step S2, after receiving the verification code request from the user's mobile communication device, the cloud 300 verifies and confirms it, and sends the verification code to the mobile communication device via SMS, email, voice call, or other means; in step S3, after receiving the verification code sent by the cloud 300, the user inputs the verification code into the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device sends the verification code to the cloud 300 via the network; in step S4, after verifying the verification code, the cloud 300 sends login confirmation information to the user's mobile communication device.

[0142] Figure 6 A flowchart showing the control of the electrical device to start power supply is provided;

[0143] In step S10, the mobile communication device sends a power-on request to the cloud 300; in step S20, after receiving the power-on request, the cloud 300 sends a power-on command to the remote power supply 100 to turn on the power; in step S30, the remote power supply 100 transmits the power-on status information to the cloud 300; in step S40, the cloud 300 sends the power-on status information back to the mobile communication device.

[0144] The following explains the steps for turning off the power.

[0145] Reference Figure 7 As shown, when a user needs to stop the operation of the electrical device, they send a power-off request to the cloud 300 via a mobile communication device (step S100). After receiving the power-off request, the cloud 300 sends a power-off command to the remote power supply 100 to turn off the power (step S200). After receiving the command, the remote power supply 100 sends the power-off status information of the remote power supply 100 to the cloud 300 (step S300). Based on the power-off status information of the remote power supply 100, the cloud 300 confirms that the remote power supply 100 has been turned off and sends a confirmation message of successful power-off to the mobile communication device, ending the current power consumption (step S400).

[0146] Furthermore, the power-off step in this invention can also be achieved by automatically cutting off the power to the electrical device, as detailed in the following reference. Figure 8 As shown, after the electrical device automatically disconnects from the power supply, the remote control power supply actively reports the power outage status information to the cloud (step S3000). The cloud receives the power outage status information and sends it back to the mobile communication device to remind the user that the electrical device has disconnected from the power supply (step S4000).

[0147] Specifically, the electrical device 200 has a built-in sensor, such as a temperature sensor, which automatically shuts off the power supply circuit between the remote control power supply and the electrical device when the sensor detects that the temperature has reached a preset threshold.

[0148] For mobile communication devices, the control method for the power-consuming device in this embodiment of the invention may include:

[0149] (1) Establish a wireless communication connection with the cloud (i.e., the login step), wherein the cloud and the remote control power supply are wirelessly connected;

[0150] (2) When a power-on request is received, the power-on request is sent to the cloud to trigger the cloud to send a power-on command to the remote control power supply to drive the remote control power supply to start the electrical device so that the electrical device is in a power-on state.

[0151] In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device further includes: when a power-off request is received, sending the power-off request to the cloud to trigger the cloud to send a power-off command to the remote control power supply, thereby driving the remote control power supply to turn off the electrical device. Further, the control method for the electrical device further includes: receiving a confirmation message from the cloud confirming successful power-off, wherein the confirmation message is determined by the cloud based on the power-off status information sent by the remote control power supply.

[0152] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an electrical device further includes receiving information from a remote-controlled power source, forwarded via a cloud, instructing the electrical device to automatically disconnect from power.

[0153] For cloud-based applications, the control methods for electrical devices may include the following steps:

[0154] (1) Establish wireless communication connections with mobile communication devices and remote control power supplies respectively;

[0155] (2) When a power-on request is received from a mobile communication device, a power-on command is generated based on the power-on request.

[0156] (3) Send a power-on command to the remote control power supply to drive the remote control power supply to start the electrical device, so that the electrical device is in the power-on state.

[0157] In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device further includes: when receiving a power-off request sent by a mobile communication device, generating a power-off command based on the power-off request; and sending the power-off command to a remote control power supply to drive the remote control power supply to turn off the electrical device. Further, the control method for the electrical device further includes: receiving status information from the remote control power supply indicating that the remote control power supply has turned off; determining, based on the status information, that the remote control power supply has successfully turned off; and sending a confirmation message of successful power-off to the mobile communication device.

[0158] In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device further includes: forwarding information sent by the remote control power supply instructing the electrical device to automatically disconnect power to a mobile communication device.

[0159] For remote-controlled power supplies, the control method for the electrical device may include the following steps:

[0160] (1) Establish a wireless communication connection with the cloud, wherein the cloud has a wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device;

[0161] (2) Receive the power-on command sent by the cloud, wherein the power-on command is generated by the cloud based on the power-on request sent by the mobile communication device.

[0162] (3) Start the electrical device according to the power-on command, so that the electrical device is in the power-on state.

[0163] In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device further includes: receiving a power-off command sent from the cloud, wherein the power-off command is generated by the cloud based on a power-off request sent by a mobile communication device; and turning off the electrical device according to the power-off command. Further, the control method for the electrical device further includes: sending power-off status information of the remote-controlled power supply to the cloud, so that the cloud can determine whether the remote-controlled power supply has been successfully turned off based on the status information.

[0164] In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device further includes: when the remote control power supply and the electrical device are automatically powered off, forwarding information instructing the electrical device to be automatically powered off to a mobile communication device via the cloud.

[0165] It should be noted that the aforementioned mobile communication device includes at least a communication device and a processing device, as well as a memory; the communication device is used to send or receive signals via wired or wireless networks; the processing device includes an application processing unit and a radio frequency / digital signal processor; the memory is used to process or store signals in a physical storage state; such as smart terminals like mobile phones, tablets, and laptops.

[0166] The aforementioned cloud includes at least: one or more central processing units; one or more memory and / or mass storage devices; and one or more wired or wireless network interfaces.

[0167] Reference Figure 9 The diagram shown illustrates another control principle module for the remote-controlled power supply, which includes a first power supply 700 ( Figure 9 The first power supply 700 shown can be referred to as an energy storage power supply) and the second power supply 800.

[0168] The first power supply 700 has a wireless communication unit for wireless communication with the cloud 300. The wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, specifically, the communication module is cellular (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IoT / LTE-M).

[0169] The second power supply 800 also has a wireless communication unit for wireless communication with the first power supply 700. The wireless communication unit has at least a communication module. Specifically, the communication module is non-cellular (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox).

[0170] The second power source 800 is connected to the electrical device 200 to provide electrical energy to the electrical device 200. Similarly, the aforementioned electrical device 200 can be a power tool, such as an electric drill, electric angle grinder, electric hammer, sprayer, etc., or an electric gardening tool, such as a pruning machine, lawn mower, chainsaw, etc., or an electric household tool, such as a vacuum cleaner, coffee machine, electric fan, juicer, etc., or other types of electrical equipment, such as glue gun, air pump, emergency lights, etc. In general, the aforementioned electrical device 200 can refer to working equipment that uses a secondary battery or battery pack (such as an energy storage power source / energy storage station) as a power source. When the electrical device 200 is working, it needs the power source to provide electrical energy to drive the operation of the electrical device.

[0171] The aforementioned second power supply 800 can be built into the electrical device 200 to provide power for the operation of the electrical device; or it can be externally located in the electrical device 200, such as when the second power supply 800 is used as a specific energy storage power supply 100e, the energy storage power supply 100e is externally connected to the power line or data line of the electrical device 200 to supply power (e.g., Figure 4e (as shown);

[0172] Of course, more preferably, the second power supply 800 can be installed on the electrical appliance 200 in a detachable manner. In this case, the second power supply 800 is suitable for use with different types of electrical appliances 200, that is, the second power supply 800 can be shared by power tools, electric gardening tools, and electric household tools, for example:

[0173] A user has a 3.6V, 12V, or 20V secondary power supply 800, which can be used not only for electric drills but also for pruning machines, vacuum cleaners, or emergency lights. Such a secondary power supply 800 can meet the user's different usage scenarios.

[0174] When the second power source 800 is assembled and connected to the electrical device 200, the second power source 800 is adapted to be mechanically and electrically connected to the electrical device 200, fixed by mechanical connection, and providing electrical energy to the electrical device 200 by electrical connection.

[0175] Please continue to refer to Figure 10 The functional module diagram of the second power supply shown herein includes:

[0176] Battery 10 or battery pack, used to provide electrical power to the electrical device 200;

[0177] A wireless communication unit for communicating wirelessly with the first power supply 700;

[0178] The control unit receives a power-on command from the first power supply 700 via the wireless communication unit of the second power supply 800, and drives the battery 10 or battery pack to start the electrical device according to the power-on command, thus putting the electrical device into a power-consuming state. It should be noted that the power-on command issued by the first power supply 700 is actually sent from the cloud to the first power supply 700; that is, the first power supply 700 forwards the power-on command from the cloud to the wireless communication unit of the second power supply 800.

[0179] The aforementioned battery 10 or battery pack has at least one battery cell, such as one 21700 battery. Alternatively, three or five 21700 batteries can be connected in series to meet the needs of electrical devices operating on different voltage levels. It is worth noting that the above is merely an example and is not limited to the use of 21700 batteries; other types of batteries, such as 18650 batteries, can also be used.

[0180] Furthermore, the aforementioned battery pack may also include at least one battery module, which is composed of multiple batteries connected in series or in parallel, for use as an energy storage power source or an energy storage power station 100e.

[0181] In addition, the aforementioned second power supply 800 may also be composed of at least a first remote control power supply and a second remote control power supply connected in series or in parallel.

[0182] Specifically, the aforementioned second power supply 800 can take many forms, for example:

[0183] like Figure 3a The single-cell battery configuration shown; or, as... Figure 3b The three-cell battery configuration shown; or, as... Figure 3c The diagram shows the configuration of the five-cell battery; or, as shown below. Figure 3d The remote control power supply shown is in the form of multiple single-cell batteries (such as...) Figure 3a The shapes formed by the combination of elements shown; or, as shown Figure 3e The energy storage power station configuration shown.

[0184] According to specific embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 10 The diagram shows the functional modules of the second power supply 800, which includes a control unit, an input device, and a communication interface.

[0185] The input device and communication interface are communicatively connected to the control unit. The control unit includes a microprocessor for processing data and a memory for storing data. The control unit can communicate with the first power supply 700 and a mobile communication device via the communication interface. The user can input instructions or information into the control unit via the input device to cause the control unit to execute the instructions or information.

[0186] The control unit of the second power supply 800 is connected to the first power supply 700 through a communication interface. The first power supply 700 establishes communication with the cloud through a wireless network (such as 4G or 5G). The cloud establishes communication with the mobile communication device through the wireless network. The mobile communication device controls the second power supply 800 through the cloud and the first power supply 700. The second power supply 800 periodically reports status information to the cloud through the first power supply 700. The status information includes one or more of the following: power consumption status information, power off status information, location information, remaining power, temperature, etc.

[0187] In addition, the second power supply 800 also includes sensors and a display, both of which are communicatively connected to the control unit. The sensors can collect real-time status information of the battery or battery pack (e.g., temperature, remaining power, location information, etc.) and transmit this status information to the control unit. The display can show content desired by the user (e.g., temperature, remaining power, location information, etc.) and / or an interface (e.g., an interactive interface) as needed. Of course, the display and sensors are not essential components of this second power supply.

[0188] In addition, the wireless communication unit of the second power supply 800 is used to achieve wireless communication with the first power supply 700. In addition to the communication module, it may also have a positioning module, such as a GNSS module or a GPS module, including a GPS module or a Beidou module.

[0189] It is worth noting that:

[0190] The aforementioned control unit is also adapted to connect to the first power source via the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800, and receive a power-off command from the cloud via the first power source, and drive the battery or battery pack to shut down the electrical device according to the power-off command, at which time the electrical device is in a power-off state. It should be noted that the power-off command from the cloud is forwarded to the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800 via the first power source 700. The control unit of the second power source 800 includes;

[0191] An electronic controller is used to identify the wireless signals received by the wireless communication unit of the second power supply 800 and drive the actuator to move.

[0192] An actuator is used to perform the action of starting or stopping the electrical device.

[0193] The wireless signal may include a power-on command or a power-off command. Specifically, when the cloud forwards a power-on command from the first power source 700 to the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800, the wireless signal is a power-on command; when the cloud forwards a power-off command from the first power source 700 to the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800, the wireless signal is a power-off command. It can be understood that when the cloud forwards any other signal besides the power-on and power-off commands from the first power source 700 to the wireless communication unit of the second power source 800, the wireless signal is that other signal.

[0194] In one feasible embodiment, the actuator is a circuit switch, which is simple in structure and low in cost. Of course, in other embodiments, the actuator can be any other structure capable of starting or stopping an electrical device.

[0195] The power-on command is generated by the cloud when it receives a power-on request from the mobile communication device, so as to realize the purpose of remotely controlling the second power supply 800 to start the electrical device without the need for manual operation of the buttons of the second power supply 800 to start the electrical device.

[0196] 【Application Scenarios】

[0197] When a user carries the first power supply 700 and the second power supply 800 outdoors, where there is no WiFi network coverage, the first power supply 700 connects to the cloud 300 via a cellular communication module, such as 4G or 5G, while the second power supply connects to the first power supply via a non-cellular communication module, such as WiFi or Bluetooth. The user can then wirelessly communicate with the cloud 300 via cellular data from their mobile phone, such as 4G or 5G signals.

[0198] At this time, the user sends a power-on command to the cloud 300 via a mobile communication device through a wireless network. The cloud 300 sends the power-on command through the wireless network. The first power supply 700 transmits the power-on command to the second power supply 800 through the connected wireless network. The control unit of the second power supply 800 receives the power-on command through the connected wireless network and controls the battery 10 or battery pack to start the power-consuming device.

[0199] Reference Figure 11The diagram shown illustrates a combination of the first and second power supplies for an outdoor vehicle refrigerator. The outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c is powered by the second power supply 800 (e.g., a remote-controlled power supply 100c in the form of five batteries). At this time, the second power supply 800 is connected to the first power supply 700 via a non-cellular communication module, such as WiFi or Bluetooth. The first power supply 700 is connected to the cloud 300 via its own cellular communication module, such as 4G or 5G. At this time, the user can remotely control the power supply 100 to turn on via the cloud through a terminal APP, thus starting the outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c to operate.

[0200] In addition, the power-off command is generated by the cloud when it receives a power-off request from the mobile communication device, so as to realize the purpose of remotely controlling the second power supply 800 to turn off the power-consuming device without the need for manual operation of the buttons of the second power supply 800 to turn off the power-consuming device.

[0201] According to another aspect of the present invention, a control method for an electrical device is provided for controlling an electrical device 200 as described above based on a combination of a first power supply 700 and a second power supply 800. In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device 200 includes some or all of a login step, a power consumption step, and a power off step. The various steps of the control method of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a flowchart.

[0202] Figure 12 A flowchart of the login step in the control method for electrical appliances is shown;

[0203] When users first use the electrical device and the first and second power supplies, they need to register online and fill in the necessary user information. Alternatively, users can download the user terminal application from the cloud to their mobile communication device and install it locally, or the user terminal application may already be pre-installed on their mobile communication device. During the login process, the user launches the user terminal application on their mobile communication device and establishes a connection between the device and the cloud.

[0204] In step S1, the mobile communication device running the user terminal application requests a verification code from the cloud 300; in step S2, after receiving the verification code request from the user's mobile communication device, the cloud 300 verifies and confirms it, and sends the verification code to the mobile communication device via SMS, email, voice call, or other means; in step S3, after receiving the verification code sent by the cloud 300, the user inputs the verification code into the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device sends the verification code to the cloud 300 via the network; in step S4, after verifying the verification code, the cloud 300 sends login confirmation information to the user's mobile communication device.

[0205] Figure 13A flowchart showing the control of the electrical device to start power supply is provided;

[0206] In step S10, the mobile communication device sends a power-on request to the cloud 300; in step S20, after receiving the power-on request, the cloud 300 sends a power-on command to the first power source 700; in step S30, after receiving the power-on command, the first power source 700 transmits it to the second power source 800 to power on; in step S40, the second power source 800 transmits the power-on status information to the first power source 700; in step S50, the first power source 700 transmits the received power-on status information to the cloud 300; in step S60, the cloud 300 sends the power-on status information back to the mobile communication device.

[0207] The following explains the steps for turning off the power.

[0208] Reference Figure 14 The flowchart of the power-off steps is shown below. When a user needs to stop the operation of the electrical device, they send a power-off request to the cloud 300 via a mobile communication device (step S100). After receiving the power-off request, the cloud 300 sends a power-off command to the first power source 700 (step S200). After receiving the power-off command, the first power source 700 transmits it to the second power source 800 to turn off the power (step S300). The second power source 800 sends the power-off status information to the first power source 700 (step S400). After receiving the command, the first power source 700 sends the power-off status information of the second power source 800 to the cloud 300 (step S500). Based on the power-off status information of the second power source 800, the cloud 300 confirms that the second power source 800 has been turned off and sends a confirmation message of successful power-off to the mobile communication device, ending the current power consumption (step S600).

[0209] Furthermore, the power-off step in this invention can also be achieved by automatically cutting off the power to the electrical device, as detailed in the following reference. Figure 15 The flowchart of the power-off steps shown shows that after the power-consuming device automatically disconnects from the power, the second power supply 800 actively transmits the power-off status information to the first power supply 700 and reports it to the cloud (steps S4000-5000). The cloud receives the power-off status information and sends it back to the mobile communication device to remind the user to disconnect the power to the power-consuming device (step S6000).

[0210] Specifically, the electrical device 200 has a built-in sensor, such as a temperature sensor, which automatically shuts off the power supply circuit between the remote control power supply and the electrical device when the sensor detects that the temperature has reached a preset threshold.

[0211] For mobile communication devices, the control method for the power-consuming device in this embodiment of the invention may include:

[0212] (1) Establish a wireless communication connection with the cloud (i.e., login step), wherein the cloud wirelessly connects with the first power supply 700 to realize wireless communication between the cloud and the second power supply 800;

[0213] (2) When a power-on request is received, the power-on request is sent to the cloud to trigger the cloud to send a power-on command to the first power supply 700. The first power supply 700 then forwards the power-on command to the second power supply 800 to drive the second power supply 800 to start the power-consuming device so that the power-consuming device is in a power-consuming state.

[0214] In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device further includes: when a power-off request is received, sending the power-off request to the cloud to trigger the cloud to send a power-off command to the first power supply 700, which then forwards the power-off command to the second power supply 800 to drive the second power supply 800 to shut down the electrical device. Further, the control method for the electrical device further includes: receiving a confirmation message from the cloud confirming successful power-off, wherein the confirmation message is determined by the cloud based on the power-off status information sent by the second power supply 800 through the first power supply 700.

[0215] In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device further includes: receiving information from the second power source 800, which is forwarded sequentially through the first power source 700 and the cloud, instructing the electrical device to automatically disconnect power.

[0216] For cloud-based applications, the control methods for electrical devices may include the following steps:

[0217] (1) Establish wireless communication connections with the mobile communication device and the second power supply 800 respectively;

[0218] (2) When a power-on request is received from a mobile communication device, a power-on command is generated based on the power-on request.

[0219] (3) Send a power-on command to the first power supply 700, which then forwards the power-on command to the second power supply 800 to drive the second power supply 800 to start the electrical device, so that the electrical device is in a power-on state.

[0220] In some embodiments, the control method for the power-consuming device further includes: when receiving a power-off request sent by a mobile communication device, generating a power-off command based on the power-off request; sending the power-off command to a first power source 700, which then forwards the power-off command to a second power source 800 to drive the second power source 800 to shut down the power-consuming device. Further, the control method for the power-consuming device further includes: receiving status information of the second power source 800 shutting down forwarded by the first power source 700; determining, based on the status information, that the second power source 800 has successfully shut down; and sending a confirmation message of successful power-off to the mobile communication device.

[0221] In some embodiments, the method for controlling the electrical device further includes: forwarding information sent by the second power source 800 through the first power source 700, instructing the electrical device to automatically power off, to the mobile communication device.

[0222] For the second power supply 800, the control method for the electrical device may include the following steps:

[0223] (1) Establish a wireless communication connection with the first power supply 700 to realize wireless communication between the second power supply 800 and the cloud, wherein the cloud is wirelessly connected to the first power supply 700 and the mobile communication device respectively.

[0224] (2) Receive the power-on command sent by the cloud through the first power supply 700, wherein the power-on command is generated by the cloud based on the power-on request sent by the mobile communication device.

[0225] (3) Start the electrical device according to the power-on command, so that the electrical device is in the power-on state.

[0226] In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device further includes: receiving a power-off command sent by the cloud through the first power source 700, wherein the power-off command is generated by the cloud based on a power-off request sent by a mobile communication device; and shutting down the electrical device according to the power-off command. Further, the control method for the electrical device further includes: sending power-off status information of the second power source 800 to the cloud through the first power source 700, so that the cloud can determine whether the second power source 800 has been successfully powered off based on the status information.

[0227] In some embodiments, the control method for the power-consuming device further includes: when the second power supply 800 automatically disconnects from the power-consuming device, the information indicating that the power-consuming device automatically disconnects is forwarded to the mobile communication device via the first power supply 700 and the cloud in sequence.

[0228] In addition, it is worth noting that:

[0229] The first power supply 700 can also be used to charge the second power supply 800. When the second power supply 800 is low on power, the user can use the first power supply 700 to replenish the power of the second power supply 800.

[0230] Specifically, the aforementioned first power source 700 preferably adopts the form of an energy storage power station, that is, as shown in the example below. Figure 3e As shown, it includes at least one battery module, which is composed of multiple batteries 10. In this case, the battery or battery pack is used as an energy storage power source or an energy storage power station (also known as an outdoor power source).

[0231] Based on existing energy storage power station technology, conventional energy storage power stations or outdoor power supplies have DC and AC output functions, and are equipped with cigarette lighter (car charger) ports, AC power charging ports, solar panel charging ports, PD bidirectional charging and discharging ports, and smart displays, etc. Therefore, when the First Power 700 adopts the form of an energy storage power station, it will also have the conventional essential functions and configurations of existing energy storage power stations.

[0232] Furthermore, the first power source 700 can be adapted to charge the second power source 800, preferably the capacity (Ah) of the first power source 700 is greater than the capacity (Ah) of the second power source; or the energy (WH) of the first power source 700 is greater than the energy (WH) of the second power source.

[0233] Please continue to refer to the schematic diagram of another control principle module of the remote control power supply shown in Figure 16, which includes a first power supply 700 ( Figure 16 The first power supply 700 shown can be referred to as an energy storage power supply) and the second power supply 800 ( Figure 16 The second power supply 800 shown can be referred to as a transfer power supply, and the third power supply 900.

[0234] The first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 has a wireless communication unit for communicating wirelessly with the cloud 300. The wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, specifically, the communication module is cellular (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IoT / LTE-M).

[0235] It should be noted that:

[0236] The wireless cellular communication function of the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 is activated only after the first power supply 700 and the second power supply 800 are electrically connected. Specifically, the first power supply 700 has a mounting part 700a suitable for electrical connection with the second power supply 800, and the second power supply 800 is adapted to be mounted and connected to the mounting part 700a. At this time, the second power supply 800 and the first power supply 700 are electrically connected at the same time as being positioned and mounted. More specifically, the mounting part is provided with another electrical terminal that is electrically connected to the electrical terminal of the second power supply 800. At this time, the control unit of the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 detects the electrical signal that the two are compatible and activates the wireless cellular communication function of the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800.

[0237] Alternatively, the second power supply 800 can achieve signal connection while being positioned and installed with the first power supply 700. More specifically, the mounting part is provided with another signal terminal that is electrically connected to the signal terminal of the second power supply 800. When the two are installed and mated, they perform handshake recognition on the signal to activate the wireless cellular communication function of the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800.

[0238] The third power supply 900 also has a wireless communication unit for wireless communication with the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function has been activated. The wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, specifically, the communication module is non-cellular (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox).

[0239] Similarly, the third power source 900 is connected to the electrical device 200 to provide electrical energy to the electrical device 200. Likewise, the aforementioned electrical device 200 can be a power tool, such as an electric drill, electric angle grinder, electric hammer, sprayer, etc., or an electric gardening tool, such as a pruning machine, lawn mower, chainsaw, etc., or an electric household tool, such as a vacuum cleaner, coffee machine, electric fan, juicer, etc., or other types of electrical equipment, such as glue gun, air pump, emergency lights, etc. In general, the aforementioned electrical device 200 can refer to working equipment that uses a secondary battery or battery pack (such as an energy storage power supply / energy storage station) as a power source. When the electrical device 200 is working, it needs the power source to provide electrical energy to drive the operation of the electrical device.

[0240] The aforementioned third power source 900 can be built into the electrical device 200 to provide power for the operation of the electrical device; alternatively, it can be externally located within the electrical device 200, such as when the third power source 900 serves as a specific energy storage power source 100e, in which case the energy storage power source 100e is externally connected to the power line or data line of the electrical device 200 for power supply (e.g., Figure 4e (as shown);

[0241] Of course, more preferably, the third power supply 900 can be installed on the electrical appliance 200 in a detachable manner. In this case, the third power supply 900 is suitable for use with different types of electrical appliances 200, that is, this third power supply 900 can be shared by power tools, electric gardening tools, and electric household tools, for example:

[0242] A user has a 3.6V, 12V, or 20V third power supply 900, which can be used not only for electric drills but also for pruning machines, vacuum cleaners, or emergency lights. Such a third power supply 900 can meet the user's different usage scenarios.

[0243] When the third power source 900 is assembled and connected to the electrical device 200, the third power source 900 is suitable for mechanical connection and electrical connection to the electrical device 200, fixed by mechanical connection and providing electrical energy to the electrical device 200 by electrical connection.

[0244] Please continue to refer to Figure 17 The functional module diagram of the third power supply 900 shown is provided. The second power supply 800 includes:

[0245] Battery 10 or battery pack, used to provide electrical power to the electrical device 200;

[0246] A wireless communication unit for communicating wirelessly with a first power supply 700 or a second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function has been activated.

[0247] The control unit receives a power-on command from the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 (whose wireless cellular communication function is activated) via the wireless communication unit of the third power supply 900, and drives the battery 10 or battery pack to start the power-consuming device according to the power-on command, thus putting the power-consuming device into a power-consuming state. It should be noted that the power-on command issued by the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 is actually sent from the cloud to the first power supply 700; that is, the first power supply 700 forwards the power-on command from the cloud to the wireless communication unit of the third power supply 900.

[0248] The aforementioned battery 10 or battery pack has at least one battery cell, such as one 21700 battery. Alternatively, three or five 21700 batteries can be connected in series to meet the needs of electrical devices operating on different voltage levels. It is worth noting that the above is merely an example and is not limited to the use of 21700 batteries; other types of batteries, such as 18650 batteries, can also be used.

[0249] Furthermore, the aforementioned battery pack may also include at least one battery module, which is composed of multiple batteries connected in series or in parallel, for use as an energy storage power source or an energy storage power station 100e.

[0250] In addition, the aforementioned third power supply 900 can also be composed of at least the first remote control power supply and the second remote control power supply connected in series or in parallel.

[0251] Specifically, the aforementioned third power supply 900 exists in various forms, such as:

[0252] like Figure 3a The single-cell battery configuration shown; or, as... Figure 3b The three-cell battery configuration shown; or, as... Figure 3c The diagram shows the configuration of the five-cell battery; or, as shown below. Figure 3d The remote control power supply shown is in the form of multiple single-cell batteries (such as...) Figure 3a The shapes formed by the combination of elements shown; or, as shown Figure 3e The energy storage power station configuration shown.

[0253] According to specific embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 17 The diagram shows the functional modules of the third power supply 900, which includes a control unit, an input device, and a communication interface.

[0254] The input device and communication interface are communicatively connected to the control unit. The control unit includes a microprocessor for processing data and a memory for storing data. The control unit can communicate with a first power supply 700 or a second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function via the communication interface, and can also communicate with a mobile communication device via the communication interface. The user can input instructions or information into the control unit through the input device, so that the control unit can execute the content of the instructions or information.

[0255] The control unit of the third power supply 900 is connected to the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function via a communication interface. The first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function establishes communication with the cloud via a wireless network (such as 4G or 5G). The cloud establishes communication with the mobile communication device via the wireless network. The mobile communication device controls the third power supply 900 via the cloud and the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function. The third power supply 900 periodically reports status information to the cloud via the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function. The status information includes one or more of the following: power consumption status information, power off status information, location information, remaining power, temperature, etc.

[0256] In addition, the third power supply 900 also includes sensors and a display, both of which are communicatively connected to the control unit. The sensors can collect real-time status information of the battery or battery pack (e.g., temperature, remaining power, location information, etc.) and transmit this status information to the control unit. The display can show content desired by the user (e.g., temperature, remaining power, location information, etc.) and / or an interface (e.g., an interactive interface) as needed. Of course, the display and sensors are not essential components of this second power supply.

[0257] In addition, the wireless communication unit of the third power supply 900 is used to achieve wireless communication with the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated. In addition to the above-mentioned communication module, it may also have a positioning module, such as a GNSS module or a GPS module, including a GPS module or a Beidou module.

[0258] It is worth noting that:

[0259] The aforementioned control unit is also adapted to connect to the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function via the wireless communication unit of the third power supply 900, and to receive a power-off command issued by the cloud 300 via the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function, and to drive the battery or battery pack to shut down the power-consuming device according to the power-off command. It should be noted that the power-off command issued by the cloud is forwarded to the wireless communication unit of the third power supply 900 via the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function.

[0260] The control unit of the third power supply 900 includes:

[0261] An electronic controller is used to identify the wireless signals received by the wireless communication unit of the third power supply 900 and drive the actuator to operate.

[0262] An actuator is used to perform the action of starting or stopping the electrical device.

[0263] The wireless signal may include a power-on command or a power-off command. Specifically, when the cloud forwards a power-on command to the wireless communication unit of the third power supply 900 via the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function, the wireless signal is a power-on command; when the cloud forwards a power-off command to the wireless communication unit of the third power supply 900 via the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function, the wireless signal is a power-off command. It can be understood that when the cloud forwards any other signal besides the power-on and power-off commands to the wireless communication unit of the third power supply 900 via the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function, the wireless signal is that other signal.

[0264] In one feasible embodiment, the actuator is a circuit switch, which is simple in structure and low in cost. Of course, in other embodiments, the actuator can be any other structure capable of starting or stopping an electrical device.

[0265] The power-on command is generated by the cloud when it receives a power-on request from a mobile communication device, enabling remote control of the power supply to start the electrical device without the need for manual operation of the remote control power button.

[0266] 【Application Scenarios】

[0267] When a user carries the first power supply 700 and the second power supply 800 outdoors, where there is no WiFi network coverage, the second power supply 800 is installed and connected to the first power supply 700. The wireless cellular communication function of the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 is activated. The first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function connects to the cloud 300 through a cellular communication module, such as 4G or 5G. The third power supply 900 connects to the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function through a non-cellular communication module, such as WiFi or Bluetooth. The user can then wirelessly communicate with the cloud 300 through the cellular data of their mobile phone, such as 4G or 5G signals.

[0268] At this time, the user sends a power-on command to the cloud 300 via a mobile communication device through a wireless network. The cloud 300 sends a power-on command through the wireless network. The first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800, whose wireless cellular communication function has been activated, transmits the power-on command to the third power supply 900 through the connected wireless network. The control unit of the third power supply 900 receives the power-on command through the connected wireless network and controls the battery 10 or battery pack to start the power-consuming device.

[0269] Reference Figure 18The diagram shown illustrates a combination of a first power source / second power source and a third power source suitable for an outdoor vehicle refrigerator. The outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c is powered by a third power source 900 (e.g., a remote-controlled power source 100c in the form of five batteries). At this time, the third power source 900 is connected to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with activated wireless cellular communication via a non-cellular communication module, such as WiFi or Bluetooth. The first power source 700 or the second power source 800 with activated wireless cellular communication is connected to the cloud 300 via its own cellular communication module, such as 4G or 5G. At this time, the user can remotely control the power source 100 to turn on via a terminal APP through the cloud, thus starting the outdoor vehicle refrigerator 200c to operate.

[0270] In addition, the power-off command is generated by the cloud when it receives a power-off request from a mobile communication device, so as to achieve the purpose of remotely controlling the power supply to turn off the electrical device without the need for manual operation of the remote control power button to turn off the electrical device.

[0271] According to another aspect of the present invention, a control method for an electrical device is provided for controlling an electrical device 200 as described above, based on a combination of a first power supply 700, a second power supply 800, and a third power supply 900. In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device 200 includes some or all of a login step, a power consumption step, and a power off step. The various steps of the control method of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a flowchart.

[0272] Figure 19 A flowchart of the login step in the control method for electrical appliances is shown;

[0273] When users first use the electrical device and the first / second and third power sources, they need to register online and fill in the necessary user information. Alternatively, users can download the user terminal application from the cloud to their mobile communication device and install it locally, or the user terminal application may already be pre-installed on their mobile communication device. During the login process, the user launches the user terminal application on their mobile communication device and establishes a connection between the device and the cloud.

[0274] In step S1, the mobile communication device running the user terminal application requests a verification code from the cloud 300; in step S2, after receiving the verification code request from the user's mobile communication device, the cloud 300 verifies and confirms it, and sends the verification code to the mobile communication device via SMS, email, voice call, or other means; in step S3, after receiving the verification code sent by the cloud 300, the user inputs the verification code into the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device sends the verification code to the cloud 300 via the network; in step S4, after verifying the verification code, the cloud 300 sends login confirmation information to the user's mobile communication device.

[0275] Figure 20 A flowchart showing the control of the electrical device to start power supply is provided;

[0276] In step S10, the mobile communication device sends a power-on request to the cloud 300; in step S20, after receiving the power-on request, the cloud 300 sends a power-on command to the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated; in step S30, after receiving the power-on command, the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated transmits it to the third power supply 900 to turn on the power; in step S40, the third power supply 900 transmits the power-on status information to the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated; in step S50, the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated transmits the received power-on status information to the cloud 300; in step S60, the cloud 300 sends the power-on status information back to the mobile communication device.

[0277] The following explains the steps for turning off the power.

[0278] Reference Figure 21 The flowchart shown illustrates the power-off process. When a user needs to stop the operation of an electrical device, they send a power-off request to the cloud 300 via a mobile communication device (step S100). Upon receiving the power-off request, the cloud 300 sends a power-off command to either the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated (step S200). Upon receiving the power-off command, the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 transmits it to the third power supply 900 to shut down the power (step S300). The third power supply 900 then shuts down the power supply. The status information is sent to the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated (step S400). After receiving the instruction, the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated sends the status information of the third power supply 900 being powered off to the cloud 300 (step S500). Based on the status information of the third power supply 900 being powered off, the cloud 300 confirms that the third power supply 900 has been powered off and sends a confirmation message of successful power-off to the mobile communication device, ending the current power consumption (step S600).

[0279] Furthermore, the power-off step in this invention can also be achieved by automatically cutting off the power to the electrical device, as detailed in the following reference. Figure 22The flowchart of the power-off steps shown shows that after the power-consuming device automatically disconnects from the power source, the third power source 900 actively transmits the power-off status information to the first power source 700 or the second power source 800 whose wireless cellular communication function has been activated, and reports it to the cloud (steps S4000-5000). The cloud receives the power-off status information and sends the power-off status information back to the mobile communication device to remind the user to disconnect the power source from the power-consuming device (step S6000).

[0280] Specifically, the electrical device 200 has a built-in sensor, such as a temperature sensor, which automatically shuts off the power supply circuit between the remote control power supply and the electrical device when the sensor detects that the temperature has reached a preset threshold.

[0281] For mobile communication devices, the control method for the power-consuming device in this embodiment of the invention may include:

[0282] (1) Establish a wireless communication connection with the cloud (i.e., the login step), wherein the cloud and the remote control power supply are wirelessly connected;

[0283] (2) When a power-on request is received, the power-on request is sent to the cloud to trigger the cloud to send a power-on command to the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated. The first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated forwards the power-on command to the third power supply 900 to drive the third power supply 900 to start the power-consuming device so that the power-consuming device is in a power-consuming state.

[0284] In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device further includes: when a power-off request is received, sending the power-off request to the cloud to trigger the cloud to send a power-off command to a first power supply 700 or a second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function, and having the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function forward the power-off command to a third power supply 900 to drive the third power supply 900 to shut down the electrical device. Further, the control method for the electrical device further includes: receiving a confirmation message from the cloud confirming successful power-off, wherein the confirmation message is determined by the cloud based on the power-off status information of the third power supply 900 sent by the remote-controlled power supply through the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function.

[0285] In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device further includes: receiving information indicating that the electrical device should automatically power off, which is forwarded sequentially by a remote-controlled power supply via a first power supply 700 or a second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function and by the cloud.

[0286] For cloud-based applications, the control methods for electrical devices may include the following steps:

[0287] (1) Establish wireless communication connections with mobile communication devices and remote control power supplies respectively;

[0288] (2) When a power-on request is received from a mobile communication device, a power-on command is generated based on the power-on request.

[0289] (3) Send a power-on command to the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated. The first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated forwards the power-on command to the third power supply 900 to drive the third power supply 900 to start the power-consuming device, so that the power-consuming device is in the power-consuming state.

[0290] In some embodiments, the control method for the power-consuming device further includes: when a power-off request is received from a mobile communication device, generating a power-off command based on the power-off request; sending the power-off command to a first power supply 700 or a second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function, and having the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function forward the power-off command to a third power supply 900 to drive the third power supply 900 to shut down the power-consuming device. Further, the control method for the power-consuming device further includes: receiving status information of the third power supply 900 being powered off forwarded by the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function; determining, based on the status information, that the third power supply 900 has successfully shut down; and sending a confirmation message of successful power-off to the mobile communication device.

[0291] In some embodiments, the method for controlling the electrical device further includes: forwarding information sent by the third power supply 900 through the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800, which has activated wireless cellular communication function, instructing the electrical device to automatically power off, to the mobile communication device.

[0292] For remote-controlled power supplies, the control method for the electrical device may include the following steps:

[0293] (1) Establish a wireless communication connection with the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated to realize the wireless communication between the third power supply 900 and the cloud, wherein the cloud is wirelessly connected to the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated and the mobile communication device respectively.

[0294] (2) Receive a power-on command sent by the cloud through the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with the activated wireless cellular communication function, wherein the power-on command is generated by the cloud based on the power-on request sent by the mobile communication device.

[0295] (3) Start the electrical device according to the power-on command, so that the electrical device is in the power-on state.

[0296] In some embodiments, the control method for the electrical device further includes: receiving a power-off command sent by the cloud through a first power supply 700 or a second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function, wherein the power-off command is generated by the cloud based on a power-off request sent by a mobile communication device; and turning off the electrical device according to the power-off command. Further, the control method for the electrical device further includes: sending power-off status information of a third power supply 900 to the cloud through the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 with activated wireless cellular communication function, so that the cloud can determine whether the remote-controlled power supply has been successfully turned off based on the status information.

[0297] In some embodiments, the control method for the power-consuming device further includes: when the third power supply 900 automatically disconnects from the power-consuming device, the information indicating that the power-consuming device automatically disconnects is forwarded to the mobile communication device via the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 whose wireless cellular communication function is activated and the cloud.

[0298] It should be noted that:

[0299] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 18 As shown, the preferred second power supply 800 has a wireless communication unit for wireless communication with the cloud 300. The wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, specifically, the communication module is cellular (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IoT / LTE-M). The wireless cellular communication function of the second power supply 800 can only be activated after the second power supply 800 and the first power supply 700 are electrically connected to each other.

[0300] Specifically, the first power supply 700 has a mounting part 700a suitable for electrical connection with the second power supply 800. The second power supply 800 is adapted to be mounted and connected to the mounting part 700a. At this time, the second power supply 800 and the first power supply 700 are positioned and mounted and connected, and electrical connection is achieved at the same time. More specifically, the mounting part is provided with another electrical terminal that is electrically connected to the electrical terminal of the second power supply 800. At this time, the control unit of the second power supply 800 detects the electrical signal that the two are compatible and activates the wireless cellular communication function of the second power supply 800.

[0301] Alternatively, the second power supply 800 can achieve signal connection while being positioned and installed with the first power supply 700. More specifically, the mounting part 700a is provided with another signal terminal that is electrically connected to the signal terminal of the second power supply 800. For ease of description, the signal terminal of the mounting part 700a can be referred to as the first signal terminal, and the signal terminal of the second power supply 800 can be referred to as the second signal terminal. When the two (i.e. the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal) are installed and mated, they perform handshake recognition on the signal to activate the wireless cellular communication function of the second power supply 800.

[0302] At this point, it is understandable that:

[0303] The second power supply 800 is much smaller than the first power supply 700. Ideally, the second power supply 800 should be a single 21700 battery, which allows for a smaller size and easier portability. It is understood that the second power supply 800 is integrated with the first power supply 700, and the first power supply 700 can provide power to the second power supply 800, essentially charging it.

[0304] Specifically, the aforementioned first power source 700 preferably adopts the form of an energy storage power station, that is, as shown in the example below. Figure 3e As shown, it includes at least one battery module, which is composed of multiple batteries 10. In this case, the battery or battery pack is used as an energy storage power source or an energy storage power station (also known as an outdoor power source).

[0305] Based on existing energy storage power station technology, conventional energy storage power stations or outdoor power supplies have DC and AC output functions, and are equipped with cigarette lighter (car charger) ports, AC power charging ports, solar panel charging ports, PD bidirectional charging and discharging ports, and smart displays, etc. Therefore, when the First Power 700 adopts the form of an energy storage power station, it will also have the conventional essential functions and configurations of existing energy storage power stations.

[0306] The first power source 700 can charge the second power source 800. Preferably, the capacity (Ah) of the first power source 700 is greater than the capacity (Ah) of the second power source; or the energy (WH) of the first power source 700 is greater than the energy (WH) of the second power source.

[0307] In addition, after the second power supply 800, which is preferably in the form of a single 21700 battery, is activated for the first time, it can be removed from the mounting part 700a of the first power supply 700. At this time, the second power supply 800 can also be used as a portable WiFi device.

[0308] Of course, the second power supply 800 can also take other forms, such as... Figure 3b The three-cell battery configuration shown; or, as... Figure 3c The diagram shows the configuration of the five-cell battery; or, as shown below. Figure 3d The remote control power supply shown is in the form of multiple single-cell batteries (such as...) Figure 3a The shapes formed by the combination of elements shown; or, as shown Figure 3e The energy storage power station configuration shown.

[0309] This invention also provides a remote-controlled power supply for an electrical device, used to receive control commands from a mobile communication device via a wireless network. The remote-controlled power supply may include:

[0310] A battery or battery pack is used to provide electrical energy to electrical devices.

[0311] A wireless communication unit for enabling wireless communication with mobile communication devices; and

[0312] The control unit is used to receive control commands from mobile communication devices via a wireless communication unit.

[0313] Among them, the control command includes at least a power-on command, which the control unit uses to drive the battery or battery pack to start the electrical device according to the power-on command.

[0314] The remote-controlled power supply in this embodiment of the invention can communicate wirelessly with mobile communication devices, that is, the remote-controlled power supply has network communication function. In this way, users can remotely control the remote-controlled power supply to start the electrical device, making the control of the remote-controlled power supply more intelligent and improving the user experience.

[0315] The control commands may also include power-off commands and / or parameter setting commands and / or parameter reading commands. For example, in some embodiments, the control commands include power-off commands, and the control unit is used to drive the battery or battery pack to shut down the electrical device according to the power-off commands. In other embodiments, the control commands include parameter setting commands, and the control unit is used to set parameters of the remote-controlled power supply and / or the electrical device according to the parameter setting commands. For example, the control unit can set parameters such as the output current and / or output voltage of the remote-controlled power supply and / or set the working mode and working parameters of the electrical device according to the parameter setting commands. In still other embodiments, the control commands include parameter reading commands, and the control unit is used to obtain the status information of the remote-controlled power supply according to the parameter reading commands, and send the status information of the remote-controlled power supply to the mobile communication device through the wireless communication unit. The status information of the remote-controlled power supply may include the status of the remote-controlled power supply executing the control commands (such as whether the remote-controlled power supply successfully executed the control commands), and the status information of the remote-controlled power supply may also include status information such as the power level and / or temperature of the remote-controlled power supply.

[0316] In some embodiments, the wireless communication unit of the remote-controlled power supply is indirectly wirelessly connected to a mobile communication device, such as... Figure 1 In the example, the wireless communication unit of the remote control power supply 100 achieves wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device through the cloud 300; for example... Figure 9 In the middle, the wireless communication unit of the second power supply 800 (the second power supply 800 is a remote control power supply) sequentially achieves wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device through the first power supply 700 and the cloud 300; for example, Figure 16 In the middle, the wireless communication unit of the third power supply 900 (the third power supply 900 is a remote control power supply) sequentially achieves wireless communication connection with the mobile communication device through the second power supply 800 or the first power supply 700 and the cloud 300.

[0317] In other embodiments, the wireless communication unit of the remote-controlled power supply is directly wirelessly connected to a mobile communication device. For example... Figure 23 As shown, the remote control power supply 100 of the power-consuming device 200 is used to provide power to the power-consuming device 200 and to receive control commands from mobile communication devices via a wireless network.

[0318] The remote control power supply 100 has a wireless communication unit, which has at least a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module can be cellular (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IoT / LTE-M) or non-cellular (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox), or both.

[0319] The functional modules of the remote control power supply 100, such as Figure 2 As shown.

[0320] The remote control power supply 100 directly connects wirelessly to the mobile communication device to receive control commands from the mobile communication device and to provide feedback on the status information of the remote control power supply to the mobile communication device.

[0321] like Figure 24 As shown, the remote control power supply may include a first power supply 700 and a second power supply 800, which are connected in series or in parallel. The second power supply 800 is connected to the electrical device 200 to provide power to the electrical device 200.

[0322] The first power supply 700 has a wireless communication unit for wireless communication with mobile communication devices. The wireless communication unit has at least a communication module. Specifically, the communication module is cellular (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IoT / LTE-M) or non-cellular (e.g., WiFi / Bluetooth / ZigBee / Lora / Sigfox), or both.

[0323] The functional modules of the second power supply 800 are as follows: Figure 10 As shown.

[0324] like Figure 25 As shown, the remote control power supply may include a first power supply 700, a second power supply 800, and a third power supply 900. The third power supply 900 is connected to the power-consuming device 200 to provide power to the power-consuming device 200.

[0325] The first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 has a wireless communication unit for wireless communication with a mobile communication device. The wireless communication unit has at least a communication module, specifically, the communication module is cellular (e.g., 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / NB-IoT / LTE-M).

[0326] The functional modules of the third power supply 900 include, for example Figure 17 As shown.

[0327] In some embodiments, the wireless communication unit of the remote-controlled power supply also communicates wirelessly with the cloud via a mobile communication device, such as... Figure 23 As shown, the wireless communication unit of the remote control power supply 100 also communicates wirelessly with the cloud 300 via a mobile communication device; and as... Figure 24 As shown, the wireless communication unit of the first power supply 700 also communicates wirelessly with the cloud 300 via a mobile communication device; and as... Figure 25 As shown, the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 also wirelessly communicates with the cloud 300 via a mobile communication device. In this embodiment, after the control unit of the remote-controlled power supply obtains the status information of the remote-controlled power supply, it sends the status information to the mobile communication device through the wireless communication unit. The mobile communication device then forwards the status information to the cloud, so that the cloud can store or classify and store the status information.

[0328] It should be noted that whether the wireless communication unit of the remote control power supply and the mobile communication device are connected via indirect or direct wireless communication, the control method of the power-consuming device is the same. Please refer to the description of the corresponding part in the above embodiments for details, which will not be repeated here.

[0329] According to another aspect of the present invention, a power supply component is provided, which may include the remote control power supply in the above embodiments.

[0330] like Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the remote control power supply 100 directly communicates with the cloud 300 via a wireless network. The control unit of the remote control power supply 100 is adapted to receive the power-on command issued by the cloud 300 through the wireless communication unit of the remote control power supply 100, and drive the battery 10 or battery pack to start the power-consuming device according to the power-on command, so that the power-consuming device is in the power-consuming state.

[0331] The control unit of the remote power supply 100 is also adapted to receive a power-off command issued by the cloud 300 through the wireless communication unit of the remote power supply 100, and drive the battery or battery pack to shut down the electrical device according to the power-off command, so that the electrical device is in a power-off state.

[0332] Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the control commands for turning on the power and turning off the power are forwarded by the mobile communication device to the remote control power supply 100 via the cloud.

[0333] like Figure 9In the illustrated embodiment, the remote control power supply is a second power supply 800. The power supply component also includes a first power supply 700 (the first power supply 700 can also be called an energy storage power supply). The first power supply 700 is used to wirelessly connect with the cloud and wirelessly connect with the wireless communication unit of the second power supply 800 to realize wireless communication between the second power supply 800 and the cloud 300. The first power supply 700 can charge the second power supply 800. In this embodiment, the second power supply 800 achieves wireless communication with the cloud 300 through the first power supply 700.

[0334] Figure 9 In the embodiment shown, the control commands for turning on the power and turning off the power are forwarded by the mobile communication device to the first power supply 700 via the cloud, and then the first power supply 700 forwards the control commands to the second power supply 800.

[0335] like Figure 16 In the illustrated embodiment, the remote control power supply is a third power supply 900. The power supply component may also include a first power supply 700 (which may also be called an energy storage power supply) and a second power supply 800 (which may also be called a transfer power supply). When the first power supply 700 is electrically connected to the second power supply 800, the wireless communication function of the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 is activated, enabling the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 to wirelessly connect with the cloud 300, and enabling the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 to wirelessly connect with the wireless communication unit of the third power supply 900, so as to realize wireless communication between the third power supply 900 and the cloud 300.

[0336] Figure 16 In the illustrated embodiment, the control commands for power-on and power-off are forwarded by the mobile communication device to the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 80 via the cloud, and then the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 80 forwards the control commands to the third power supply 900.

[0337] like Figure 16 As shown, the first power supply 700 includes a mounting part 700a, and the second power supply 800 is adapted to be mounted and connected to the mounting part 700a to realize the electrical connection between the second power supply 800 and the first power supply 700.

[0338] The mounting section is provided with a first signal terminal, and the second power supply 800 includes a second signal terminal. When the second power supply 800 is positioned and installed in the mounting section, the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are installed and connected to achieve electrical connection between the second power supply 800 and the first power supply 700.

[0339] After the wireless communication function of the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 800 is activated, if the second power supply 800 is removed from the first power supply 700, the second power supply 800 can be used as a portable wireless network.

[0340] also, Figure 9 or Figure 16 In the embodiment shown, the first power supply 700 and the cloud 300 communicate wirelessly based on a cellular network, and the wireless communication unit of the first power supply 700 and the third power supply 900 communicates wirelessly based on a non-cellular network.

[0341] like Figure 23 In the illustrated embodiment, the remote-controlled power supply 100 directly communicates wirelessly with the mobile communication device via a wireless network. Control commands such as power-on and power-off commands are sent directly from the mobile communication device to the remote-controlled power supply 100.

[0342] like Figure 24 In the illustrated embodiment, the first power supply 700 directly communicates wirelessly with the mobile communication device via a wireless network. Control commands such as power-on and power-off commands are sent directly from the mobile communication device to the first power supply 700, which then forwards the control commands to the second power supply 800.

[0343] Figure 25 In the illustrated embodiment, the control commands for power-on and power-off are forwarded by the mobile communication device to the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 80 via the cloud, and then the first power supply 700 or the second power supply 80 forwards the control commands to the third power supply 900.

[0344] In another aspect of the present invention, an electrical device is provided, which may include:

[0345] Electrical components; and

[0346] The power supply component described in any of the above embodiments is used to provide electrical energy to the power-consuming components.

[0347] In some embodiments, the electrical device further includes a housing, and a remote control power supply is detachably mounted on the housing.

[0348] Among them, remote control power supplies are suitable for power tools, such as electric gardening tools and / or electric household tools.

[0349] In another aspect of the present invention, an electrical system is provided, comprising:

[0350] Mobile communication equipment;

[0351] In the cloud, wireless communication is established with mobile communication devices; and

[0352] In some embodiments of the power supply component described above, the remote-controlled power supply of the power supply component is wirelessly connected to the cloud; wherein, the mobile communication device is used to send a power-on request to the cloud to trigger the cloud to send a power-on command to the remote-controlled power supply. In other embodiments, the remote-controlled power supply of the power supply component is directly wirelessly connected to the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device directly sends control commands such as power-on commands to the remote-controlled power supply.

[0353] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A power supply component for an electrical device, characterized in that, include: Remote control power supply, used to start electrical devices after receiving power-on commands from the cloud via wireless network; The remote control power supply includes: A battery or battery pack for providing electrical energy to the electrical device; A wireless communication unit for communicating wirelessly with the cloud; and The control unit is used to receive a power-on command sent from the cloud via the wireless communication unit, and drive the battery or the battery pack to start the electrical device according to the power-on command. The power supply component also includes: An energy storage power supply is used to wirelessly connect with the cloud and wirelessly connect with the wireless communication unit of the remote control power supply to realize wireless communication between the remote control power supply and the cloud. The energy storage power supply can charge the remote control power supply; The power supply component also includes: Adapter power supply; When the energy storage power supply is electrically connected to the transfer power supply, the wireless communication function of the energy storage power supply or the transfer power supply is activated, enabling the energy storage power supply or the transfer power supply to wirelessly connect with the cloud, and enabling the energy storage power supply or the transfer power supply to wirelessly connect with the wireless communication unit of the remote control power supply, so as to realize wireless communication between the remote control power supply and the cloud. After the wireless communication function of the energy storage power supply or the adapter power supply is activated, if the adapter power supply is removed from the energy storage power supply, the adapter power supply can be used as a mobile wireless network.

2. The power supply component of the electrical device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit is also adapted to receive a power-off command from the cloud via the wireless communication unit, and drive the battery or the battery pack to shut down the power-consuming device according to the power-off command.

3. The power supply assembly for the electrical device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The control unit includes; Electronic controller; and An actuator is used to perform the action of starting or stopping the electrical device; The electronic controller is used to identify the wireless signals received by the wireless communication unit from the cloud and drive the actuator to operate. The wireless signals include the power-on command or the power-off command.

4. The power supply component of the electrical device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The actuator is a circuit switch.

5. The power supply component of the electrical device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The wireless signal is generated by the cloud when it receives a power-on request from a mobile communication device.

6. The power supply component of the electrical device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The energy storage power supply includes a mounting part, and the adapter power supply is adapted to be installed and connected to the mounting part to realize the electrical connection between the adapter power supply and the energy storage power supply.

7. The power supply component of the electrical device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting part is provided with a first signal terminal, and the adapter power supply includes a second signal terminal. When the adapter power supply is positioned and installed in the mounting part, the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are installed and connected to realize the electrical connection between the adapter power supply and the energy storage power supply.

8. An electrical device, characterized in that, include: Electrical components; and The power supply component according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the power supply component is used to provide electrical energy to the power-consuming component.

9. The electrical appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that, The electrical device also includes a housing, and the remote control power supply is detachably installed in the housing.

10. The electrical appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that, The remote control power supply is suitable for power tools.

11. The electrical appliance according to claim 10, characterized in that, The power tools include power gardening tools and / or power household tools.

12. An electrical system, characterized in that, include: Mobile communication equipment; The cloud-based wireless communication connection is established with the mobile communication device. and The power supply component according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the remote control power supply of the power supply component is wirelessly connected to the cloud; The mobile communication device is used to send a power-on request to the cloud, thereby triggering the cloud to send a power-on command to the remote control power supply.

13. A control method for an electrical device, applicable to the electrical device according to any one of claims 8-11, characterized in that, The method is implemented via a mobile communication device, and the method includes: A wireless communication connection is established with the cloud, wherein the cloud is wirelessly connected with the remote control power supply; When a power-on request is received, the power-on request is sent to the cloud to trigger the cloud to send a power-on command to the remote control power supply, thereby driving the remote control power supply to start the electrical device and put the electrical device into a power-on state.

14. The control method for an electrical device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The method further includes: When a power-off request is received, the power-off request is sent to the cloud to trigger the cloud to send a power-off command to the remote control power supply, thereby driving the remote control power supply to turn off the electrical device.

15. The control method for an electrical device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The method further includes: The system receives a confirmation message from the cloud indicating that the power-off was successful. This confirmation message is determined by the cloud based on the power-off status information sent by the remote-controlled power supply.

16. The control method for an electrical device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The method further includes: The remote control power supply receives information from the cloud indicating that the electrical device should automatically disconnect from the power source.

17. A mobile communication device, characterized in that, include: A communication device used to establish communication with the cloud via a wireless network; Processing apparatus for carrying out the method as described in any one of claims 13 to 16; Memory is used to process or store signals as physical storage states.

18. A control method for an electrical device, applicable to the electrical device according to any one of claims 8-11, characterized in that, The method is implemented via the cloud and includes: Establish wireless communication connections with mobile communication devices and remote control power supplies respectively; When a power-on request is received from the mobile communication device, a power-on command is generated based on the power-on request. The power-on command is sent to the remote control power supply to drive the remote control power supply to start the electrical device, so that the electrical device is in a power-on state.

19. The control method for an electrical device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The method further includes: When a power-off request is received from the mobile communication device, a power-off command is generated based on the power-off request; Send the power-off command to the remote control power supply to drive the remote control power supply to turn off the electrical device.

20. The control method for an electrical device according to claim 19, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the status information of the remote control power supply being turned off, sent by the remote control power supply. Based on the status information, it is determined that the remote control power supply was successfully powered off; Send a confirmation message that the power-off was successful to the mobile communication device.

21. The control method for an electrical device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The method further includes: The remote control power supply sends the message instructing the electrical device to automatically disconnect power to the mobile communication device.

22. A cloud computing platform, characterized in that, include: One or more central processing units are configured to implement the method as described in any one of claims 18 to 21; One or more memory and / or mass storage devices; One or more wired or wireless network interfaces.

23. A control method for an electrical device, applicable to the electrical device according to any one of claims 8-11, characterized in that, The method is implemented by remotely controlling the power supply, and the method further includes: A wireless communication connection is established with the cloud, wherein the cloud is wirelessly connected with the mobile communication device; Receive a power-on command sent by the cloud, wherein the power-on command is generated by the cloud based on a power-on request sent by the mobile communication device; According to the power-on command, the electrical device is started, so that the electrical device is in a power-on state.

24. The control method for an electrical device according to claim 23, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive a power-off command sent by the cloud, wherein the power-off command is generated by the cloud based on a power-off request sent by the mobile communication device; The electrical device is turned off according to the power-off command.

25. The control method for an electrical device according to claim 24, characterized in that, The method further includes: sending the status information of the remote-controlled power supply being turned off to the cloud, so that the cloud can determine whether the remote-controlled power supply has been successfully turned off based on the status information.

26. The control method for an electrical device according to claim 23, characterized in that, The method further includes: When the remote control power supply and the power-consuming device automatically disconnect power, the information instructing the power-consuming device to automatically disconnect power is forwarded to the mobile communication device via the cloud.

27. A remote-controlled power supply, characterized in that, include: A control unit for implementing the method as described in any one of claims 23 to 26.

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